TECHNOLOGY

The engineering staff at Porbeck Engineering Corporation is proficient in the use of engineering design software including finite element analysis, piping stress analysis, network flow modeling for compressible and non-compressible fluids, structural analysis, and high definition laser scanning. The company maintains current versions of all design software.

PEC has been using one of the leading fluid analysis software programs to perform liquid, compressible, and stock flow piping designs for nearly 30 years. PEC began using this software early in the program’s development and helped troubleshoot early versions and provided feedback for design improvements. This product allows us to design new piping systems and troubleshoot existing systems. With over 6000 pre-programmed fluids, and the ability to create custom fluid profiles, our engineers use this software to size new pump and piping systems, create pump specifications and work with pump vendors to make the best selection for each specific application. PEC has many years of experience helping clients troubleshoot their existing fluid systems. Whether it be pressure and/or flow rate issues, we can help identify the problem and communicate this to our clients through detailed reports and graphic representations to provide solutions.

PEC has engineers and designers proficient in the use of multiple 3D design modules. These products offer professional-grade 3D mechanical design and product simulation tools which allows our firm to provide a wide range of engineering design services ranging from complete new plant designs, detailed machine design and fabrication details, animated mechanical videos, and much more. This technology allows employees without a technical drawing background to better visualize and comment on proposed project designs. We have the capability to import vendor supplied 3D equipment drawings from multiple formats to integrate into our 3D models. This software also allows for simpler structural and piping design as well as integration with point clouds generated from our 3D high definition laser scanning services. We have the ability to develop and integrate P&IDs with the 3D plant model, orthographic drawing production, and isometric drawing production including an automated Bill of Materials report.

At Porbeck Engineering we use tank design software along with finite element analysis to design new storage tanks, certify existing tanks as fit for service based on licensed third-party inspection reports, and provide scope of work descriptions for required tank repairs. We are familiar with the various API codes governing tank design and repairs. We have extensive experience with the different tank applications in the pulp and paper and hazardous waste industries.